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luke_06282
luke_06282

I have had terrible health anxiety for the last year and just lately it has got to crisis point. From finding lumps to pains in my chest and now a tingling sensation and numbness in the left hand side of my face.

I am scared I am going to have a stroke or brain aneurysm. The more I think about it, the worse the tingling gets....

At my wits end. Constant stress about health and dying is literally killing me. I am nearly 50 and this is a dangerous age, which is just adding to the problem.

Seriously need some help.

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  • jean77838
    jean77838 luke_06282

    Posted

    hello sorry to hear what your going through I had a tia stroke in 2018 which only lasted few seconds scared me all test came back ok are you currently seeing your doctor I'm 49 years old 50 next year and see my doctor monthlys for catch up as like you I suffer bad with anxiety I'm sure its anxiety your suffering from I hope you feel better soon x

    • luke_06282
      luke_06282 jean77838

      Posted

      Seeing Doctor tomorrow. Not sure what to say in case he thinks I'm an idiot... Like you I just have so much anxiety..

    • jean77838
      jean77838 luke_06282

      Posted

      bless please dont be worried about telling your doctor how you feel my anxiety got worse since my dad passed this year with dementia and your not a idiot I'm stuck on these blood thinners now due to mum had a slight stroke when she was 52 I roll my own fags I love to give up but my stress anxiety through the roof your have to let me know how you get on at doctor tomorrow

  • Justjo
    Justjo luke_06282

    Posted

    Hi Luke. the symptoms you describe are typical with anxiety, that said, with any chest pain or tingling sensations you should be seen by a GP. I 'had' a health anxiety for many years where i kept thinking i was having a heart attack, that I had cancer, a brain tumor etc and I needed assurance from my GP constantly. Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression are all very real and extremely unpleasant to say the least, your GP should absolutely be understanding and give you the reassurance you need. Let us know how you get on with your GP appointment.

    • jean77838
      jean77838 Justjo

      Posted

      exactly the same as me I've suffered anxiety for many years its horrible I had counciiling for 12 months didn't do me much good it's a horrible feeling I had chest x Ray's come back with possible bronchitis told to give up smoking you try but I'm that stressed over dad passing you cant win either way glad I'm not the only one

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